Jason David Irons-Raiter Killed in Phoenix Motorcycle Acc...
Phoenix Police investigating collision on Southern Avenue
The Phoenix Police Department said 43-year-old Jason David Irons-Raiter suffered fatal injuries in a collision on Southern Avenue near 27th Avenue at approximately 5:40 p.m. on Wednesday. Irons-Raiter was riding his motorcycle west on Southern Avenue when he was struck by an eastbound vehicle, according to police. The other driver failed to yield while turning left into a private driveway, causing the impact, police said. Paramedics responded to the scene, but Irons-Raiter died from his injuries. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene, and no signs of impairment were observed. The Phoenix Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.
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Gabriel Miller, Attorney at Perez Law Group noted that "What scares me about high speeds is that the speed difference is what determines how bad a crash is. It is not just how fast you are going, but how fast the other car will not stop."
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Arizona wrongful death statute
Under A.R.S. § 12-611, surviving family members of a person killed in a traffic collision may file a wrongful death action in Arizona. The state applies pure comparative fault when determining liability. The statute of limitations for wrongful death claims is 2 years from the date of death.
Recoverable damages under Arizona's wrongful death statute may include loss of financial support, loss of companionship and consortium, funeral and burial expenses, and the decedent's pre-death pain and suffering. Arizona law designates specific parties — typically a surviving spouse, children, or parents — as eligible to bring a wrongful death action.
Cristina Perez, Attorney at Perez Law Group, noted that "The thing about fatal car crashes that keeps me up at night is how much speed matters.